Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Waldbröl

Waldbröl is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 19,533 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 44 wildlife, forests & gardens and 31 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Denklingen Castle (6 km), Volperhausen Castle (10 km) and Burg Sotterbach (11 km).

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Waldbröl, North Rhine-Westphalia
Waldbröl, Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Waldbröl at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 19,533
Coordinates
50.8758° N, 7.6169° E
Places within 50 km
155 (155 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Waldbröl

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Waldbröl: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Waldbröl

  • Graureiher-Kolonie · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kreuzkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Oberbergischer Dom · church · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Windloch · cave · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Wendener Hütte · museum · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Heckberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Freusburg · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Unnenberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Giebelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Christuskirche · church · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Schloß Ehreshoven · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Herpeltal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~28 km · Must-see

Things to see near Waldbröl, by type

Forts & heritage near Waldbröl

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Waldbröl. The closest is Denklingen Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Denklingen Castle · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Volperhausen Castle · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Burg Sotterbach · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Schönstein · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Freusburg · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Schloß Ehreshoven · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~28 km · Must-see

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Churches near Waldbröl

71 churches within 100 km of Waldbröl. The closest is Evangelische Kirche Eckenhagen (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Waldbröl

58 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Waldbröl. The closest is Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Immerkopf · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Silberkuhle · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Graureiher-Kolonie · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Herpeltal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Genkel-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~29 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Waldbröl

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Waldbröl. The closest is Hohe Warte (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hohe Warte · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Heckberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Heckberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Unnenberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Giebelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Homert · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~29 km · Must-see

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Museums near Waldbröl

15 museums within 100 km of Waldbröl. The closest is Wendener Hütte (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Waldbröl

11 parks within 100 km of Waldbröl. The closest is Fritz-Henkel-Park (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Fritz-Henkel-Park · park · Landkreis Neuwied · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Merheimer Heide · park · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Rheinpark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Kölner Zoo · park · Cologne Government Region · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Cologne Sculpture Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Flora · park · Cologne Government Region · ~58 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Waldbröl

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Waldbröl
  2. 6 km Denklingen Castle · heritage site, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
  3. 5 km Burg Sotterbach · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  4. 7 km Evangelische Kirche Eckenhagen · church, Cologne Government Region
  5. 10 km Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot · nature spot, Cologne Government Region
  6. 13 km Volperhausen Castle · heritage site, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
  7. 10 km Back to Waldbröl

Plan a longer trip from Waldbröl — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Waldbröl

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How to reach Waldbröl

    All places near Waldbröl by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Schloss Gimborn · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Eibach · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Homert · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Genkel-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Großbernsau · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Unterheiligenhoven · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Grotmicke · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Windhahn · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Lesmicker-Siepen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Quellgebiet Genkel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Rosenheimer Lay · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Steinbruch Hasselichskopf · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Abtei Marienstatt · church · Westerwaldkreis · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Allner See · lake · Landkreis Neuwied · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Jesus-Christus-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Listertal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Heimche-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Lingese-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Duwelssiepen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Hachenburg Castle · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Westerwald-Brauerei · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Dörscheln · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Im Hülsen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Olpebachtal · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Oberes Schloss · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Margarethenkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Ringwall Lüderich · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Lüderich · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Galgenkopf · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Erlenbach - Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Burg Lahr · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Herzhorn-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Burg Reichenstein · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Scheltensülz · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Feldberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Ebbebach-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Augustinushaus · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~38 km · Must-see
    • St. Petrus · church · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Buschhauser Siepen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Mattmecketal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~38 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Waldbröl by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3679Denklingen Castle (6 km)
    Churches2571Evangelische Kirche Eckenhagen (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4458Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3146Hohe Warte (20 km)
    Museums1015Wendener Hütte (23 km)
    Parks011Fritz-Henkel-Park (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Allner See (32 km)
    Other attractions15Nobel-Metamorphosen (41 km)
    Caves33Windloch (22 km)
    Temples11Sri-Kurinchikumaran-Tempel (21 km)
    Treks01Kölnpfad (54 km)

    Waldbröl: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Waldbröl?

    Denklingen Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Volperhausen Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Burg Sotterbach (heritage site, about 11 km), Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot (nature spot, about 13 km), Evangelische Kirche Eckenhagen (church, about 17 km), Immerkopf (nature spot, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Waldbröl?

    155 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 44 wildlife, forests & gardens, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Waldbröl?

    Denklingen Castle, about 6 km by road; Volperhausen Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Waldbröl?

    Evangelische Kirche Eckenhagen, about 17 km by road; Altstadtkirche (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Waldbröl?

    Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot, about 13 km by road; Immerkopf (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Waldbröl?

    Start in Waldbröl, visit Denklingen Castle, then Burg Sotterbach, then Evangelische Kirche Eckenhagen, then Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot, then Volperhausen Castle, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Waldbröl?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Waldbröl

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Waldbröl’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Waldbröl on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.